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Step by step how to solve 4x+2=5(x+10)​

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Answer:

x = -48

Explanation:

4x + 2 = 5(x + 10)

expand the 5(x+10)

4x + 2 = 5x + 50

-2 both sides

4x + 2 - 2 = 5x + 50 - 2

simplify

4x = 5x + 48

-5x both sides

4x - 5x = 5x + 48 - 5x

simplify

-x = 48

÷ (-1) both sides

-x ÷ (-1) = 48 ÷ (-1)

simplify

x = -48

The answer is x = -48.

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